Regular students pursuing BE/B.Tech in the 7th or 8th semester, or M.Tech in the 1st or 2nd year of a full-time engineering course from recognized Indian universities or institutes can apply.

Is boarding or lodging provided?

No. Interns must make their own arrangements for boarding, lodging, and transportation during the internship period.

Candidates must download the application form from the DRDO website, fill it, attach all required documents including a No Objection Certificate from the Principal or Director, and send the completed application by Speed Post, Courier, or Registered Post to ARDE, Pune before 05 July 2026.

ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27 – For UG/PG Engineering Students

Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, a premier DRDO laboratory engaged in design & development of state-of-the-art armament systems, invites applications from eligible regular Engineering students (BE/B.Tech 7th/8th semester or M.Tech 1st/2nd year) for a 06 months Paid Internship for the academic year 2026-27. The internship stipend is ₹5,000 per month. Applications must be sent by Speed Post / Courier / Registered Post to ARDE, Pune. The last date for receipt of applications is 05 July 2026.

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ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27 – Over View

Feature	Details
Organization	Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune – DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India
Scheme	Paid Internship Scheme of DRDO – 2026-27
Duration	06 months
Total Vacancies	40 (Indicative – may increase/decrease at discretion of establishment)
Application Mode	Offline (Speed Post / Courier / Registered Post only)
Internship Location	ARDE, Pashan, Pune – 411021
Stipend	₹5,000 per month (₹15,000 per slab of 3 months)
Category	Central Govt. Research Internship
Last Date for Application	05 July 2026
Official Website	https://drdo.gov.in

ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27– Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date for Receipt of Applications at ARDE, Pune	05 July 2026
Intimation to Selected Students (through e-mail)	20 July 2026
Start Date of Internship	30 July 2026

ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27– Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	No Fee (No fee applicable during application or at any stage of the internship programme)

ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27– Eligibility

Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	Regular students pursuing Engineering Degree BE/B.Tech (7th/8th semester) or M.Tech (1st/2nd year) full-time course in the respective discipline from a recognised Indian University / Institute (AICTE approved technical institutions / UGC approved universities)
Academic Track Record	≥ 75% marks OR ≥ 7.5 CGPA on a scale of 10, continuously maintained throughout in previous semesters
Age Limit	Below 28 years as on 20 June 2026
Nationality	Indian Nationals only
Backlogs	Students with backlogs are not eligible
Other Stipends	Students who are in receipt of any other stipend by any institute are not eligible

ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27– Vacancy Details

Branch Code	Branch / Discipline	Vacancies	Monthly Stipend
EE	Electrical / Electrical & Power Engineering etc.	02	₹5,000
ECE & IN	Electronics / ECE / E&T / E&I / Control Engg. / Instrumentation & Telemetry / Automation & Control / Embedded System / Antenna Systems & Electromagnetics etc.	08	₹5,000
ME	Mechanical / Armament Engineering / Defence Technology / Production Engineering etc.	16	₹5,000
AE	Aero Engineering / Rocket Propulsion System etc.	05	₹5,000
AI & DS	AI & ML / Data Science / System Engineering etc.	07	₹5,000
CS	Computer Engineering / Information Technology	02	₹5,000
Total	40

Note: Number of vacancies mentioned above are indicative and may increase or decrease at the absolute discretion of the establishment.

ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27– Salary Details

Head	Details
Monthly Stipend	₹5,000 per month
Total Duration	06 months
Payment Mode	Two slabs of 3 months each – ₹15,000 per slab
Credit Mode	Directly into student’s bank account
Condition for Stipend	Minimum 15 working days per month of internship training at ARDE + good academic performance

ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27– How To Apply

Download the Advertisement and Enclosures (Appendix A, B, C) from:
- https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies
Fill the application form (Appendix ‘A’) in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Attach a recent passport size photograph on the application form.
Obtain Request Letter / NOC from Principal/Director of your college/institution on college letterhead (Appendix ‘B’).
Fill the Undertaking Form (Appendix ‘C’).
Gather all supporting documents (marksheets, certificates, Aadhaar, ID card, bio-data, etc.).
On top of the envelope, clearly mention: “Application for Paid Internship” along with “Branch Code No. ____” (EE/ECE&IN/ME/AE/AI&DS/CS).
Send the complete application by Speed Post / Courier / Registered Post only to:

Address
THE DIRECTOR (Kind Attention: HRD Division)
Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE)
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune – 411021

Ensure the application reaches on or before 05 July 2026.

⚠️ Late or incomplete / erroneous applications will be summarily rejected. No communication in this regard will be entertained.

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ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27– Selection Process

Merit-based selection entirely on academic performance (≥75% marks or ≥7.5 CGPA)
Shortlisted students will be intimated through their e-mail IDs along with joining instructions
No communication will be entertained from candidates who are not selected
Management reserves the right to change vacancy positions or selection criteria at any point without assigning any reason

ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27 – Important Instructions

Scheme is open for students of Indian Nationality only.
Only regular students from AICTE approved technical institutions / UGC approved universities are eligible.
Students with backlogs are not eligible.
Students in receipt of any other stipend by any institute are not eligible.
No equivalent qualifications or related branch will be considered.
All semesters should have ≥7.5 CGPA or ≥75% marks continuously maintained.
Minimum 15 working days per month required for stipend eligibility.

ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27– Terms & Conditions

Condition	Details
Boarding / Lodging	No boarding or lodging expenses admissible. Students must make their own arrangements.
Transport	Students must make their own transport arrangements.
Canteen Facility	Students can use ARDE Wet Canteen facility for lunch, tea, snacks on payment basis.
Police Verification	Required at the time of joining (if selected).
Medical Fitness Certificate	From authorized medical practitioners holding at least MBBS/BAMS degree – to be submitted at the time of joining.
No Employment Guarantee	ARDE/DRDO has no obligation to offer employment to interns. Intern cannot claim right to employment on grounds of completion of internship.
Internship Certificate	“Certificate of completion” awarded only upon successful completion of internship + submission of project report. Certificate not awarded to students unable to complete internship due to any reason.
No Equivalent Qualifications	No equivalent qualifications or related branch will be considered.
Management Rights	Management reserves the right to change vacancy positions or selection criteria at any point without assigning any reason.

ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27– Documents Required

Document	Details
Duly filled application form	In prescribed format (Appendix ‘A’) with recent passport size photograph
Request letter / NOC	From Principal/Director of Institute (Appendix ‘B’ – on college letterhead)
Duly filled Undertaking Form	Appendix ‘C’
All semester’s marksheets	Copies reflecting CGPA
Bonafide Certificate	Issued by college authorities
Character Certificate	Issued by college authorities
Copy of Aadhaar card	Latest/updated
Copy of College ID card
Student Bio-data	Restricted to 300 words
Awards / Certificates	If any

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Q: What is the last date to apply for ARDE Pune Paid Internship?

The last date for receipt of applications for the ARDE Pune Paid Internship is 05 July 2026.

Q: How many internships are available?

A total of 40 internships (indicative) are available. The distribution is EE-2, ECE and Instrumentation-8, Mechanical Engineering-16, Aerospace Engineering-5, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science-7, and Computer Science-2.

Q: What is the stipend amount?

Selected interns will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month, amounting to ₹15,000 per slab of three months, payable in two installments.

Q: What is the academic eligibility?

Candidates must have secured at least 75 percent marks or a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a 10-point scale and should have maintained this performance continuously throughout all previous semesters.

Q: What is the age limit?

Applicants must be below 28 years of age as on 20 June 2026.

Q: Is there any application fee?

No fee is applicable during the application process or at any stage of the internship programme.

Q: Can students with backlogs apply?

No. Students having any backlog are not eligible to apply for the internship.

Q: Will I get an internship certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the internship and submission of the required project report.

ARDE Pune DRDO Paid Internship Scheme 2026-27– FAQs\

Q1. What is the last date to apply for ARDE Pune Paid Internship?
The last date for receipt of applications is 05 July 2026.

Q2. How many internships are available?
40 internships (indicative) – distribution: EE-2, ECE&IN-8, ME-16, AE-5, AI&DS-7, CS-2.

Q3. What is the stipend amount?
₹5,000 per month (₹15,000 per slab of 3 months, paid in two slabs).

Q4. Who can apply?
Regular students pursuing BE/B.Tech (7th/8th semester) or M.Tech (1st/2nd year) full-time engineering from recognised Indian universities/institutes.

Q5. What is the academic eligibility?
≥ 75% marks OR ≥ 7.5 CGPA on a scale of 10, continuously maintained throughout previous semesters.

Q6. What is the age limit?
Below 28 years as on 20 June 2026.

Q7. Is there any application fee?
No fee is applicable during application or at any stage of the internship programme.

Q8. Can students with backlogs apply?
No. Students with backlogs are not eligible.

Q9. Is boarding/lodging provided?
No. Students must make their own arrangements for boarding, lodging, and transport.

Q10. Will I get an internship certificate?
Yes, “Certificate of completion” will be awarded upon successful completion of the internship and submission of project report.

Q11. Will I get a job at DRDO after this internship?
No. ARDE/DRDO has no obligation to offer employment to interns, and interns cannot claim a right to employment on grounds of completion of internship.

Q12. How do I apply?
Download the application form from https://drdo.gov.in, fill it, attach all required documents (including NOC from Principal/Director), and send by Speed Post / Courier / Registered Post to ARDE, Pune before 05 July 2026.